Fourth Gen Rocket Motor Semitrailer (RMS4)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFNWC/NIMT) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) Round #3 for the Fourth Gen Rocket Motor Semitrailer (RMS4) program. This RFI seeks to identify potential contractors capable of providing a form, fit, and function replacement for the existing RMS, which supports the Minuteman III (MMIII) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) fleet. The Air Force aims to develop a new design, Technical Data Package (TDP), and increase the RMS fleet, with an anticipated procurement of 16 RMS4 units. Responses are due by March 24, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
This RFI is for market research purposes only to identify responsible sources and determine if the effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The current RMS fleet faces obsolescence, parts scarcity, and requires significant engineering updates. The new RMS4 will transport MMIII Stage 1, 2, and 3 solid boosters, providing shock/vibration limitation and temperature control via an on-board diesel generator and HVAC unit.
Information Sought
The Air Force is specifically requesting detailed information on:
- Sub-contractor Management Plan: Procedures for requirement compliance, performance management (metrics for cost, schedule, technical), oversight of specialized work (e.g., welding), and integration to ensure uniform comprehension of technical requirements and configuration management.
- Government Oversight Clause: If planning to sub-contract more than 20% of the work, the company's position on including a Statement of Work (SOW) clause granting the government full rights to communicate with, audit, visit, and approve sub-contractor events.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should submit a white-paper capability statement (limited to 10 pages) thoroughly answering the RFI questions. Responses should include:
- Company Name, Address, Cage Code, Unique Identifier
- Company business size by NAICS (proposed codes: 336212 - Truck Trailer Manufacturing or 336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, both with a 1,000-employee size standard)
- Small Business Type(s) (if applicable: 8(a), SDVOSB, Hubzone, WOSB)
- Recommendations/Comments
- Point of Contact, Telephone, Email, Web Page URL
- Teaming Partners (if applicable)
- Determination of Adequacy of accounting system by DCMA and/or DCAA for Cost Type Contracts.
Eligibility & Access
Access to the RMS4 Statement of Work and System Requirement Document (SRD) is limited to contractors with a DD 2345 certification from the Defense Logistics Information Service, Joint Certification Program. Certification can take time and is highly recommended to be completed as soon as possible. Responses and questions should be emailed to kyle.andersen@us.af.mil and torrey.boggs.2@us.af.mil.
Key Dates
- Response Due Date: March 24, 2026, 22:30 UTC
- Published Date: March 9, 2026